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Virtual Reality Medical Center

VR for phobias, anxiety disorders and stress Virtual Reality Medical Center
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Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Virtual Reality, Biofeedback, Anxiety, Fears/Phobias, Panic Disorders,

Introduction

Prof. Dr. Brenda K Wiederhold, Ph.D., MBA, BCB, BCN, FRSM is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, with a doctorate in Clinical Health Psychology and board certification in Biofeedback. She is co-founder of Virtual Reality Medical Center and did the first randomized controlled clinical trial using VR, biofeedback and CBT to treat patients with fear of flying. She has been treating patients with VR, Biofeedback and CBT for the past 2 decades and is licensed to provide treatment in California, Virginia and Belgium.

GENDER Female
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • In-person & telehealth appointments

Licenses

  • Ph. D. #PSY16840 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Jewish
  • Interfaith
  • Multi-Faith

Payment options

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Intake and Clinical Assessment $400
  • Treatment Sessions $300

Locations

San Diego, CA 92121-1979
Telehealth

Professional Information

Education

  • Doctoral Degree, Clinical Health Psychology - California School of Professional Psychology
  • MBA, Masters in Business - Chapman University

Certifications

  • Virtual Reality
  • Biofeedback
  • CBT-I

Professional Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine
  • Biofeedback Certification International Alliance
  • California Psychological Association
  • the Belgian Commission des Psychologue

FAQ

Is Virtual Reality Medical Center accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Virtual Reality Medical Center is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website.
Does Virtual Reality Medical Center offer telehealth appointments? Virtual Reality Medical Center does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Virtual Reality Medical Center specialize in? Virtual Reality Medical Center specializes in the following areas: Agoraphobia, Anxiety, Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Fears/Phobias, Headaches/Migraines, Medical Professional Stress, Military/Veteran's Issues, Mindfulness, Neck Pain, Panic Disorders, Physical Wellness, Post-Operative Cancer Care, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Stress, and Work Stress.
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